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Other Contacts
Librarian:
(972) 502-8812, D. Graham
Counselor:
(972) 502-8814, Carla Patrick
Clinic:
(972) 502-8806, Vurlee Brown
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Programs and Activities
Special programs:
Our students are recognized each six weeks for achievement in academics, perfect attendance, and character. In order to recognize and promote perfect attendance, students receive special invitations to an attendance celebration. The students also receive recognition for Student of the Week, Flashmaster and Morning Math champions. Students are also provided opportunities to extend their education through field trips and campus based activities sponsored through Arts Partners.
Our students also have the opportunity to learn about business endeavors through Junior Achievement. On top of that, our 4th and 5th grade students learn the hazards of drug and alcohol abuse though the LETS (Law Enforcement Teaching Students) Program sponsored by the Dallas Police Department.
At the close of the school year, students are honored with medals and trophies for outstanding achievement for academics, extracurricular activities, and attendance.
After-school programs:
There are various after-school and extended day programs available. Students needing extra academic assistance have the opportunity to attend after-school tutoring and Saturday School. Earning-by-Learning, JiJi Math,
TiVitz Club, Student Council, Reading,Math, and Science Clubs, Journalism, and Photography are also programs available through the extended day program.
Extracurricular activities:
Choir, piano, girls/boys basketball, girls/boys track, praise dancing, and cheerleading are the extracurricular activities available to the students.
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Parent Involvement
Parents are involved through the Site-Based Decision Making team, PTA, monthly parent meetings and workshops,Parent Academies, Family Spelling Bee, and Math/Science Family Night.
Major Awards and Honors
J. P. Starks has received various awards and honors such as; Exemplary Rating: 2008, 2002, 2001; Recognized school, 2003-2004; March 2007 recognized as one of the Top 100 school by Texas Monthly Magazine. May 2005 D Magazine Recognition as one of the top five urban schools in the Dallas Metroplex; 2007-2008 Recognized by Just for the Kids as an effective school of progress; recipient of Texas Educators Excellence Grant for 2007-2009.
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